abroad

[uh-brawd] / əˈbrɔd /

ADJECTIVE

in a foreign country

Synonyms

STRONGEST

away elsewhere overseas

WEAK

in foreign lands in foreign parts out of the country touring traveling

Example Sentences

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Only companies based in the UK fall under the scope of the legislation, meaning platforms like Vivid Seats which are based abroad are able to sell tickets at inflated prices.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Ford Motor plans to expand partnerships with Chinese manufacturers abroad, with Chief Executive Jim Farley who also appears to be opening the door to allowing Chinese cars in the U.S. at some point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Zhang Xin educated herself abroad and rode China’s real-estate boom to become a billionaire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The UK has to import around half of what it uses from abroad, and demand is very high globally.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Once again, family business has caused me to go abroad.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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